Grants for Performing Arts provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Performing Arts Touring Grants Funder: South Arts Inc Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and…
Performing Arts Venue Improvement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Antonio Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary Overview Grant Program Overview San Antonio is…
Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Creative Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pew Charitable Trusts Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage…
Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab Overview: A year-long directing fellowship with $50,000 in production funds for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia area. Geographic Scope:…
Pilot Program Funder: ODC (San Francisco, CA) Overview: The Pilot Program was originally created in 1990 to nurture the development of emerging choreographers. In 2022, with California Arts Council…
Plains Exchange Status: Inaugural program launched Summer 2023 Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas (Springdale/Fayetteville area) What is it? A platform created by Tulsa-based…
Overview PNC Arts Alive A multi-million dollar initiative through the PNC Foundation designed to support the visual and performing arts. PNC Arts Alive programming demonstrates that there is an…
Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chamber Music America Amount: Up to US $39,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant, offered by…
Presser Foundation- Special Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation's Special Projects…
Princess Grace Awards Overview: The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants. Focus Areas: - Theater…
Production Mentorship Program Overview: A paid mentorship program designed to increase the diversity and accessibility of theater technicians by providing emerging artists with professional training…
Professional Arts Producing Institutions (PAPI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The…
Programming Grants for Arts Organizations [formerly Presenter/Production Assistance Grants] Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January…
Project Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Rasmuson Foundation offers Project Awards to support Alaska artists in…
Project Support Grants Overview: Grant program supporting specific arts projects and initiatives by local arts organizations and artists in Fairfax County. Geographic Scope: Fairfax County, City of…
Project Support Grants: OnStage in Utah Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Division of Art & Museums Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: May 24, 2025 Summary OnStage in Utah, provided by Utah Arts &…
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Projects, Events, or…
R. Don Cowan Music & Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The R. Don Cowan Music &…
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants - Cycle 36 Geographic Scope: US Resident Age Requirement: 21+ Grant Type: Emergency Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Choreography/Dance - Digital/Electronic Arts -…
Re-envisioning the COVID Creative Economy Grant Status: This grant program appears to be closed or historical. The deadline was September 30, 2020. Geographic Scope: Four County Greater Albuquerque…